PIA starts Gilgit-Skardu service

Published November 4, 2009

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 PIA will operate flights between Gilgit and Skardu twice a week.

The flight between Gilgit and Skardu meets the longstanding demand of the residents.

More destinations would be added while increasing the frequency of flights in future keeping in view the demand, preferences of passengers and economic viability of flights, says a press release.

PIA will operate Islamabad-Gilgit-Skardu-Islamabad flight on Monday and Islamabad-Skardu-Gilgit-Islamabad flight on Thursday.

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